All Features articles – Page 151
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FeaturesHousing Design Awards 2017: the winners
It’s good to be reminded of the high quality that characterises much of the new work being produced in housing
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FeaturesCPD 11 2017: Complying with payment practices and reporting
The UK government has introduced a new duty for businesses to report on their payment practices. This CPD, sponsored by Payapps.com, explains the requirements
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FeaturesOnline poll: Infrastructure projects
Should the government do more to ensure post-Brexit funding for major infrastructure projects?
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FeaturesWhat to specify: Roofing
Roofing products and systems featured in this issue’s specifier section include information on Welsh Slate used in a heritage rebuild and a Center Parcs that is using JB Western Red Cedar Shingles to create four treehouses
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FeaturesImage of the week: Pedals of metal
A sculpture unveiled at Goodwood Festival of Speed used BIM in its construction
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FeaturesShow us the money, Mr Hammond
When Philip Hammond announced last month that UK Guarantees would include construction, many viewed it as a lifeline for infrastructure projects unlikely to have access to funding from the European Investment Bank after Brexit. But will this replacement work?
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FeaturesSketch of the week: The Water Gardens, London Dock
This #buildingdoodle sketch shows The Water Gardens at London Dock
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FeaturesThis week in 2012
Five years ago the government held a Construction Summit to reassure the industry
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FeaturesCPD 10 2017: Glass rainscreen cladding systems
Glass rainscreen cladding is an established and proven type of facade. This CPD, sponsored by Sto, explores how the robust and secure system offers design flexibility, thermal efficient insulation and a facade that is weather resistant
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FeaturesIn Grenfell’s shadow
After the immediate shock of the Grenfell Tower fire, local authorities and housing associations are trying to work out what it all means for the social housing sector. Joey Gardiner reports
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FeaturesInfrastructure update: Smart vehicles
Connected and autonomous vehicles are expected to lead the next urban transport revolution - transforming urban mobility and the way roads are managed
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FeaturesV&A extension: Culture shock
Amanda Levete’s £48m expansion of London’s V A connects the museum with the public realm through a superb porcelain-paved courtyard. But it’s the sheer immersive power of its vast subterranean exhibition hall that will make visitors stand and gawp
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FeaturesSketch of the week: One Blackfriars
This #buildingdoodle sketch is being exhibited in the Architecture Room at the Royal Academy Summer Show
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FeaturesImage of the week: Vic and Al’s yard
London’s V A Museum opened its Exhibition Road Quarter this week
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FeaturesThis week in 1987
Three decades ago Center Parcs promised a new experience “tested fastidiously” in Belgium and Holland
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FeaturesTracker: May 2017
Total activity growth remains steady but R M continues to slide, while materials costs have risen notably and there has been a positive level of activity in nearly all regions. Experian Economics reports
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FeaturesBuilding intelligence: Q1 2017
As uncertainty continues to stalk the economy, modest private housing sector growth is expected, with public housing having grown strongly
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FeaturesKeep on running…
An ageing workforce, many members of whom are considering retiring, is one of the major issues contributing to the construction industry’s current skills crisis
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FeaturesGrenfell Tower: Heated debate
The Grenfell Tower fire has led to calls for fire safety regulations to be examined. But this was not the first warning sign that the current rules are not fit for purpose. What can be done to make sure a tragedy on this scale doesn’t happen again?
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FeaturesOnline poll: EU workers’ status
Should the government be doing more to ensure clarity on the status of transient EU workers post-Brexit?